Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A writ for the examination of a woman to determine the question of her pregnancy.

  • Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    To inspect the womb. A writ for the summoning of a Jury of matrons to determine the question of pregnancy.